ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10540, 17 March 1920, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

"THE ROTTERS." The Allan Wilkie Company delighted another large audience at the Grand Opera House hist night with its interpretation of one of the most wholcsomo and amusing comedies staged in Wellington for a considerable time. The play, cleverly written, is of the troubles that besot a self-made illiterate town-council-lor, whose chief pride is his respectabilI itv. In a cast of such all-round excellence it is difficult to discriminate, but the portrayals of the parts sustained by I Miss Frediswydo Hunter-Watts and Messrs Allan Wilkie and Edward Landor certainly stand out for especial mention. The comedy is particularly well produced, and it should go far towards materially enhancing the already pronounced popularity of Mr Wilkie's clover little company. HIS MAJESTY'S. The current bill by Fullors' Vaudeville Company was responsible for a well filled auditorium at His Majesty's Theatre last evening. A "turn" that evoked enthusiastic) 'applause was that of Webber and Shaw, musical medley artists,, who possess a considerable versatility of talent. Their offerings comprised cornet selections, vocalisations at tho piano, and dance The Paul Stanhope Company, Maude Courtenay and Mr "C," and Mr Louis London proved to be conspicuously popular. The programme will be submitted again this evening. PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS BALL. On Saturday evening, the 13th instant, the Paremata Hall presented quite a gay and animated appearance, the occasion being the holding of a plain and fancy dress ball to commemorate the anniversary of the opening of the Paremata Social, Club. The hall was crowded, yet comfortably filled for dancing. The decoration of the interior with flags, etc., had a very pretty effect, and the floor was all that could be desired. Messrs J. ShaTpe"\ and C. L. Millier were the capable M.C.'s. During the evening musical and vocal items were interspersed, but notably the song "Believe," given by Mr J- Charles, made a decided "hit." Great rivalry existed as to who were going to be tho prize-winners, which were awarded as follow-.—Ladies, Miss QStirling (Persian Lady), first; Miss C. Bruce (Night), second. Gents, Mr B. Cochrane (American Cowboy) was the fortunate gainer of the two prizes. The arrangements for supper were in the hands of the ladies. Great praise is due to tie energetid committee, comprising Mesd-ames Stirling and Sharps, Misses Q. Stirling and J. McKenzie, and Messrs J. Sharps and C. L. Millier. Miss B. W. Millier was hon. secretary and treasurer. EMPRESS THEATRE. In the production of a perfect photoplay there are three essential articles: story, acting, and .photography—all of which must bo perfect themselves. Theso are all contained in D. C. O'Connor's latest Australian production, "The Face at the Window," featuring beautiful Agnes Dobsoh, and screening at the Empress Theatre. Included on the programme is a further episode of the new Vitagraph serial, "The Man of Might," featuring ,athletio William B. iDuncan. KING'S TEEATEE. A full orchestral matinee will be giyen at the King's to-day,' when Clara Kimball Young, who is described as one of the greatest emotional actresses, will be seen in a, stirrinjr Select drama, entitled "The Road Through the Dark." This is Clara Kimball Young's best picture to date, and gives the star amplo scope to display her -versatility. Mra J. F. Woodward, soprano, will be heard in several pleasing numbers, EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. A particularly powerful story is told in "A Heart in Pawn," which is showing at Everybody's Theatre. The talented Japanese actor, Sessile Hayakawa, » featured, and gives a splendid portrayal of a Japanese student in America, who, married in Japan, and later hearing of his wife's supposed death, remarries. A highly interesting supporting programme is also being shown. ©RAND OPESRA HOUSE. Another of the ever-popular Vernon Spencer Vaudeville Trial and Amateur Competitions is announced to take place at the Grand Opera House on. Saturday, March 27th. These entertainments hay© become very popular with the amuse-ment-loving publio, and under the Vernon Spencer banner are always a. decided success from' every angle". Liberal prizes are offered for all classes of vaudeville acts, adults' and children, and intending competitors •are advised to make application to Vernon Spencer, P.O. Box 1185.